M6 closed in both directions after crash near Warrington

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 27 Oct, 08:28 · Archive

The M6 is closed in both directions at junction 20 near Warrington following a crash reported at 3.52am on Tuesday, 27 October.

A crash has closed the M6 motorway in both directions at junction 20, the Lymm Interchange where the M6 meets the M56, near Warrington. The incident was first reported at around 3.52am on Tuesday, 27 October.

According to traffic monitoring service INRIX, southbound traffic is queuing back to junction 21 at Croft, whilst northbound traffic is backed up towards junction 19 at Knutsford. A diversion has been put in operation, directing motorists via the junction roundabout and back onto the motorway.

The cause of the collision has not yet been confirmed. It is also unclear whether anyone has been injured in the incident, or how long the closures are expected to remain in place.

Cheshire Constabulary and National Highways have been approached for further information but are yet to confirm details of the incident.

How it is being reported

• M6 crash live updates as motorway closed in both directionsMotorists are facing long delays on the M6 near Warrington after a crash led to the closure of the motorway in both directions.Northwich Guardian · 27 Oct, 07:55
• M6 crash live updates as motorway closed in both directionsMotorists are facing long delays on the M6 near Warrington after a crash led to the closure of the motorway in both directions.Warrington Guardian · 27 Oct, 07:55
• M6 closed in both directions following crash, causing severe delaysM6 crash closes both directions at junction 20 near Warrington and Lymm, causing queues towards Croft and Knutsford. Diversion in place on October 27.Chester Standard · 27 Oct, 07:54
• M6 closed in both directions following crash, causing severe delaysM6 crash closes both directions at junction 20 near Warrington and Lymm, causing queues towards Croft and Knutsford. Diversion in place on October 27.Northwich Guardian · 27 Oct, 07:30
• M6 closed in both directions following crash, causing severe delaysM6 crash closes both directions at junction 20 near Warrington and Lymm, causing queues towards Croft and Knutsford. Diversion in place on October 27.Warrington Guardian · 27 Oct, 07:30

In this story: M6 · Warrington · Lymm · Croft · Knutsford · Cheshire Constabulary · National Highways

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